In conjunction with the Great Eastern Women 10k 2008, the “Women Against Cancer” charity initiative – championed by 10 women MPs – raised a total of $100, 000 for the Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) and Cervical Cancer Prevention Fund (CCPF).
On 1st june 2009, the cheque presentation event was witnessed by guest-of-honour Mrs Lim Hwee Hua, Minister in Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and Transport, Mrs Jessie Phua, Nominated Member of Parliament, Mr Ng Keng Hooi, Group CEO of Great Eastern Holdings and Mr Terence Khoo, Managing Director of Enterprise Sports Group (ESG), presented a $50,000 cheque each to the two co-recipients of the “Women Against Cancer” fund at a ceremony held at Raffles Hotel’s Royal China resturant.
With the new funds, Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) will launch a new Breast Cancer Awareness Education Programme targeted at female students in secondary to tertiary schools.
Set up by the Obstetrical & Gynecological Society of Singapore and Singapore Cancer Society, the Cervical Cancer Prevention Fund is dedicated to raising awareness among women in Singapore about cervical cancer.
The “Women Against Cancer” charity initiative was started by Great Eastern and Enterprise Sports Group in 2008, in conjunction with the Great Eastern Women 10km run, the biggest all-women sporting event in Singapore and Asia with some 10,000 runners last year.
This year event will be held on Sunday 1st November 2009. Race infomation will be available on Monday 29 June 2009. The event will raise its participation numbers to 15,000 in 2009, up from 10,000 last year. Fila will be the new apparel sponsor for Great Eastern Women 10k run 2009.
Race categories :
- Competitive 10km
- 5km Fun Run
- Corporate Challenge
- Schools Challenge
Beneficiaries of the “Women Against Cancer” fund are :
- Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF)
- Cervical Cancer Prevention Fund (CCPF)
Please visit http://www.women10k.com for more details.
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